When does the event take place?

The display is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026, 20:20–20:40, about 20 minutes. The shell count is not published.

Is parking available?

Arrangements were undecided at the time of writing — check the organizer's latest announcements. Traffic restrictions apply around the venue. The standard access is the rapid Amakusa-go bus from JR Kumamoto Station, about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Will there be food stalls?

Yes, food stalls line the downtown streets. They generally take cash, so bring coins and small bills.

Scheduled

Amakusa Hondo Fireworks Festival

Name: Amakusa Hondo Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-07-25T20:20+09:00
End: 2026-07-25T20:40+09:00
Location: Hondo Port

Kumamoto 7/25/2026 (Sat)Not disclosed

This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Kumamoto·See the 7 fireworks calendar

Amakusa Hondo Fireworks Festival - The 1.5-shaku giant shell spreading 400 meters in diameter is overwhelmingly powerful

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Amakusa Hondo Fireworks Festival - The 1.5-shaku giant shell spreading 400 meters in diameter is overwhelmingly powerful

Fireworks countNot disclosed

Expected crowd20,000 people (venue only)

Time20:20～20:40

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Amakusa Hondo fireworks display caps a festive day in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with a 20-minute show from 20:20 over Hondo Port as part of the Amakusa Hondo Haiya Festival. The shell count is unpublished, but bursts fill the night sky and the harbor surface. Downtown streets fill with food stalls, and the dance events continue: the children's 'Ko-Haiya' the same day, group performances on July 26 and the grand 'Dochu So-odori' on August 1.

Overview

The Hondo Haiya Festival turns Amakusa City's Hondo district into a stage every July, and its fireworks display is the highlight of the opening day. On Saturday, July 25, 2026, fireworks rise over Hondo Port from 20:20 to 20:40 — about 20 minutes in which the bursts fill the night sky and reflect across the harbor. The number of shells is not published. Earlier the same day, children take the streets with the energetic 'Ko-Haiya' dance. The festival continues beyond the fireworks: group dance performances follow on Sunday, July 26, and the 'Dochu So-odori,' where dancers and spectators dance as one, closes the program on Saturday, August 1. Access is by bus — the rapid Amakusa-go from JR Kumamoto Station takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to Hondo Bus Center, then a 3-minute taxi ride — or about 90 minutes by car from the Matsubashi IC on the Kyushu Expressway. Traffic restrictions apply around the venue on the day, and parking arrangements were undecided at the time of writing — check the organizer's latest announcements. Food stalls line the downtown streets before the show.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)

End date7/25 (Sat)

Time20:20～20:40

VenueHondo Port

Address熊本県天草市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: TBD）

Organizer0969-23-2001 Amakusa Hondo Haiya Festival Executive Committee (Hondo Chamber of Commerce)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 2 hr 20 min from JR Kumamoto Station by express bus Amakusa-go, get off at Hondo Bus Center, then Approx. 3 min by taxi

🚗 By Car

Approx. 90 min from Kyushu Expressway Matsubase IC *Traffic restrictions around the venue on the day

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 30–45 minutes before the start. Traffic restrictions apply around the port, so if driving, get there early. The standard route is the rapid Amakusa-go bus from JR Kumamoto Station (about 2 hours 20 minutes) to Hondo Bus Center.

Best viewing spots

The venue is Hondo Port, with the display spreading across the night sky and the sea surface. From positions along the harbor you can take in the light reflected on the water. The show lasts only about 20 minutes, so claim your spot early to be there for the start.

With kids

At the harbor venue, keep children away from the water after dark and within sight. The festival features child-friendly events like the 'Ko-Haiya', but with big crowds, agree on a meeting point to be safe.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are welcome. Add the fireworks reflected on Hondo Port's water for a shot that captures the harbor town. The show runs only about 20 minutes, so set up before it starts.

Payment

Viewing is free. Downtown food stalls generally take cash, so carry small bills and coins. Parking arrangements were undecided at the time of writing — check the organizer's guidance on the day.

Venue Location

32.4512, 130.1895

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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